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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Laboratory Instrument Specialist – Boca Raton, FL.

The Department Laboratory Instrument Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the research and instructional mission of the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department. This position is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, and optimization of shared departmental instrumentation, ensuring safe and effective use by faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities:

Manage and maintain all core research and teaching instruments within the department.Provide technical support to faculty for instrument-related issues in research laboratories.Train graduate students in instrument operation, safety protocols, and data interpretation.Assist students with specialized experimental setups and procedures.Monitor instrument usage to ensure compliance with safety and operational guidelines.Collaborate with faculty to develop new experimental protocols; research relevant literature and consult with manufacturers as needed.Diagnose and perform minor repairs on departmental instruments, coordinate with external service providers for major repairs.Support the Chair in evaluating and procuring new instrumentation.Maintain and regularly update the department’s instrumentation inventory.Conduct tours of instrumentation facilities for visiting groups and prospective students.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.Sick Leave Pool Program.Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service DayEmployee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.


Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Degree fields chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or a related field.

Master’s or Ph.D. degrees awarded.

Strong technical background in chemistry-related instrumentation with hands-on experience with techniques such as NMR, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, and chromatography.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience with scientific instrumentation in academic, industrial, or research laboratory settings.

Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

Salary:

$65,000 - $70,660 per year.

College or Department:

COS: Chemistry & Biochemistry

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-10-14

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.